Travel budget and cost of living in Waipahu (Hawaii) how much does a trip cost?

Waipahu travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Waipahu

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Waipahu for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Waipahu compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Waipahu in 2025 is 27% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Waipahu in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Waipahu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Waipahu

Lunch

$ 25/person
($ 16 to $ 37)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 52/person
($ 37 to $ 102)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 16/person
($ 15 to $ 22)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 8.1 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 13)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 5.3 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 8.1)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 6.5/cup
($ 5.1 to $ 10.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.9/can
($ 3.1 to $ 6.1)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3.1/bottle
($ 2 to $ 5.1)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Waipahu

1-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 192 to $ 1352)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 311/night
($ 156 to $ 895)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 358/night
($ 190 to $ 863)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 487/night
($ 244 to $ 1289)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 1106/night
($ 442 to $ 3375)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 585

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 226/month
($ 140 to $ 468)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 470/month
($ 159 to $ 1291)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 434/month
($ 176 to $ 1408)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 292/month
($ 248 to $ 463)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 453/month
($ 183 to $ 1533)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Waipahu

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 6.7/500g
($ 4.5 to $ 10)

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 8/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 16)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 7.5/12 eggs
($ 3.9 to $ 13)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 22/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 42)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 7.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 16)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 8.5/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 19)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 14)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 3.4
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Waipahu

Bus ticket

$ 3.1/ticket
( $ 3.1)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.6/km
($ 2.6 to $ 3.2)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.5
($ 3.5 to $ 3.5)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Waipahu

Cinema

$ 19/ticket
($ 13 to $ 24)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Waipahu

Cigarettes

$ 10.1/pack
($ 10.1 to $ 16)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 37 to $ 86)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 42 to $ 86)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → New York City

$ 695
(fair price: $ 575)

London → New York City

$ 570
(fair price: $ 500)

Dublin → New York City

$ 581
(fair price: $ 496)

Edinburgh → New York City

$ 823
(fair price: $ 656)

London → Miami (Florida)

$ 738
(fair price: $ 628)

London → Las Vegas

$ 979
(fair price: $ 811)